There’s no time like the present to build your coffee skills. Whether you want to become a pro or if you just want to learn how to pour great coffee at home, you are welcome to learn with the Origin Barista Academy.
Origin supplies some of the finest cafés, restaurants and hotels in South Africa with exceptional coffee, barista training and ongoing quality support.
The Origin team are passionate about coffee, everything from the sourcing of green beans, to precise roasting, blending, grinding and pouring of coffee. Benefitting from preferential relationships with some of the world’s leading quality coffee farmers, Origin is able to source some of the world’s finest coffee beans. All of its green beans have been grown, harvested and processed by growers who have been selected for their immense passion and dedication to quality. Origin focuses on ensuring it has the widest selection of single origin coffees in South Africa.
Artisan roasting differs from commercial roasting in that it is never done to a set formula. The skills of the roaster are essential in revealing the unique character of each coffee. Origin devotes itself to a relentless process of experimentation to unlock the full potential of each coffee that it roasts.
Barista Academy
From their very beginning, they were clear that there was no point in roasting exceptional coffee without training the people who have the ability to bring out its full potential in the cup (or not).
Origin has been a leader in South African barista training since 2006. They have trained over 3 500 baristas including five South African barista champions.
But taking it even further, Origin also extends their training to those who aren’t baristas, but instead those who simply love a good cup of coffee and would like to know how to achieve the perfect cuppa joe at home.
Check out these barista courses they are running during the month of June:
Alternative Brewing Course
Date: 4 June at 9am
Learn how to make good coffee at home without an espresso machine. This practical course is full of hands-on brewing experience and demonstrations for coffee enthusiasts. Brewing is the final step in your coffees journey. Origin will teach hands-on step by step brewing for each of the five methods that will help you brew coffee to perfection at home.
The course will include:
- Coffee theory and history
- Equipment introduction
- Alternative brewing — French Press, Aeropress, Hario V60 Pourover, Mokapot and Siphon
- Brewing basics
- Hands-on alternative brewing
The course also includes a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival and 10% off all purchases on the day of the course (minimum purchase R350).
Course Details:
- Members: Maximum 4 students (for social distancing and maximum safety)
- Costs: R850 / 3 hours
Home Barista Course
Date: 11 June at 9am
Develop your espresso skills in our Home Barista course. A practical introductory course full of hands-on experience and demonstrations for home baristas. Improve both your coffee knowledge and espresso-based drink preparation skills. Learn how to get the best out of your home espresso machine.
The course will include:
- Coffee history and theory
- Equipment introduction — grinder, espresso machine, brewing equipment
- Grinder calibration
- Understanding espresso — grinding, tamping, dosing, pouring, drinks
- Hands-on espresso extraction
- Basic milk preparation — steaming and texturing
The course includes a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival, take-home barista guide and 10% off all purchases on the day of the course (minimum purchase R350)
Course Details:
- Members: Maximum 4 students (for social distancing and maximum safety)
- Costs: R1 250 / 4 hours
Professional Barista Course
Dates: 14 to 16 June at 9am, 21 to 23 June at 9am, 28 to 30 June at 9am
Improve your barista skills and knowledge by joining Origin’s wholesale customer training. Pour and brew coffee at a professional level with their three-day in-depth coffee theory and hands-on brewing experience.
The course will include:
- Coffee theory and history
- Equipment introduction — grinder, espresso machine, brewing equipment
- Grinder calibration and maintenance
- Hands-on espresso extraction
- Understanding espresso — grinding, tamping, dosing, pouring, drinks
- Perfect espresso pour and drink recipes
- Milk Preparation — steaming, pouring and basic latte art
- Tools to diagnose and solve their own problems
The course includes a delicious meal on all 3 days of the course, a complimentary cup of coffee on arrival, a notebook and pen, take-home barista guide and 10% off all purchases* on the day of the course.
Course Details:
- Members: Maximum 4 students (for social distancing and maximum safety)
- Costs: R4 500 / 3 days
Coffee Cupping
Date: 18 June at 9am, 18 June at 11am
This is the practice of observing the tastes and aromas of brewed coffee. Origin’s Head Roasters create an exceptional experience for each Cupping Session. From the coffees tasted to the session’s focus, each Cupping is a unique experience.
The course will include:
- Taste Origin’s current range of coffees
- Learn to taste coffee like the professionals
- Explore and understand different origins and characteristics of coffee
Enjoy 10% off all purchases on the day of the course (minimum purchase R350).
Course details:
- Members: Maximum 4 students (for social distancing and maximum safety)
- Costs: R150 / 1 hour
For more information about the Origin Barista Academy and the other courses they offer, hop on over to their website. Or better yet, pop in to their café and speak to them over a cup of the kind of coffee you will soon be able to make yourself.
Details:
- Location: 28 Hudson St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001
- Website: originroasting.co.za
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